The North Forest administration, and Superintendent Dr. James Simpson, held a Community Block Party last Saturday, to let parents and the community get to know administrators, staff and teachers better.
This was a step in the continued effort to communicate with North Forest, and gain the support of parents and others who have been critical of the district and its well publicized problems.
The event included free food and drinks, games, many door prizes, entertainment for children and adults, moonwalks, Rainbow the Clown, and face painting. It was held in the playground and field next to the administration building at Langley and Homestead.Music was provided by Too Laid Back, and food was provided by Fiesta market.
The Houston Astros and others provided a large number of door prizes. Highlights of the raffle prizes were autographed baseballs, by current players such as Brendon Backe, and famous old-timers such as Jimmy Winn.
Several hundred adults and many more children attended the two-hour event, which was considered a success.
The party followed the first of four community walks. School officials and student volunteers walked neighborhood streets distributing door hangers that featured information about the districts programs and inviting the community to volunteer in the district.
The next walks scheduled for October 21 and November 4. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Volunteers should arrive at the administration building by 8:30 am.